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Three people have been killed and a minimum of nine individuals got hurt in the most recent Ukrainian strike on the Russian border region of Belgorod, as stated by regional authorities.

The deaths happened after an attack on the community of Maslova Pristan early on Wednesday, authorities reported. Rescue personnel were continuing to search for people potentially caught under wreckage.

It is the third consecutive day that Ukraine has targeted the area, causing numerous residents lacking electricity and a minimum of two more persons fatally injured.

Series of Attacks Lead to Harm

A sequence of Wednesday aerial assaults destroyed residences, automobiles and power lines in various areas of Belgorod, as reported by official statements.

Sources published photographs from Maslova Pristan showing a recreation complex with its building components demolished, and said that emergency personnel were clearing debris and assessing the damage.

In the close-by settlement of Moshchenoye, half a dozen persons - comprising a minor - got hurt when a rocket and drone targeted transportation, while an individual sustained injuries when an automobile was struck in Masychevo.

Power Outages Impact Numerous

These attacks come after 48 hours of comparable strikes that have caused blackouts and infrastructure destruction in the city of Belgorod and adjacent territories.

Nearly 40,000 residents were affected by power cuts across various communities, according to authority reports.

Larger Picture of Hostilities

There has been a substantial rise in the volume of assaults launched against Russian oil refineries in the past few months, sparking fuel shortages and expense hikes in certain Russian regions.

A minimum of 21 of Russia's 38 major refineries - where crude oil is converted into functional petroleum products like gasoline and diesel fuel - have been targeted this year, substantially exceeding as during the whole of 2024.

Continuing Conflict

Simultaneously, hostile actions by Russia toward Ukraine are persisting. Ukraine's air force stated during midweek its defences shot down or disabled 154 drones, but multiple reached destinations in eleven sites.

Debris from intercepted drones ignited flames and damage to civilian infrastructure.

No fewer than five individuals were killed late last week when Russian forces launched 50 ballistic missiles and around 500 drones into multiple Ukrainian territories.

Energy Infrastructure At Risk

The country's president states Russia is once more attacking Ukrainian electrical facilities prior to the winter months and has declared additional financial support to restore affected installations and create a reserve of equipment to restore power supplies.

"Despite all the challenges, we need to assist the communities currently facing the most difficult period," he stated.